Why Paying Launchpad Users in USDC Instead of a Native Token Is a Smart (and Risky) Choice

Argus, a launchpad on Circle's Arc chain, has paid users over $5.5 million in USDC since Arc's mainnet launched in September. The platform reports more than 184,000 token launches and over $455 million in swap volume. Paying in USDC instead of a native token is a smart but risky choice, as it avoids token volatility but may reduce user loyalty.